Vintage krampus

The 2004 book Devil in Design by Monte Beauchamp (previously) of BLAB! features a beautiful collection of creepy vintage Krampus Christmas postcards. The

Krampus, also known as the Christmas Devil and the Christmas Demon, is a demonic accomplice of Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus who appears in various legends within most European countries, most notably Austria and Hungary. He was used as a scare-them-straight figure by children's parents as a means to frightening them into obeying them lest they become the next victims of Krampus. According to folklore, Krampus is depicted as a creature that possesses a unique and unsettling appearance. He is…

Not all Santa legends are about the jolly old elf, Santa Claus. Some European tales have him traveling with an alter-ego.

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Krampus- alpine folklore: a dark tall figure that has two curled horns and goat legs and tail. He would come to each house every year to kidnap all the naughty children in a big bag that he threw over his shoulder.

In ancient times, a dark, hairy, horned beast was said to show up at the door to beat children, and carry them off in his sharp claws. The Krampus could be heard in the night by the sound of his echoing cloven hooves and his rattling iron chains. The strangest part was that he was in league with Santa Claus.